Hermes Cedar Lined Box with Brass Applied H - France, c.1960
Found in United States
A handsome example of Hermes's smaller wood accessories, this cedar-lined box is fitted with a brass "H" applied to the lid — an understated yet unmistakable mark of the house. Made in France around 1960, the piece pairs a simple, well-proportioned wood exterior with a cedar-lined interior, traditionally used to help preserve cigarettes or cigars and keep them at their best.
The wood casing has a warm, tactile quality, and the applied brass emblem provides just enough shine to signal its origin without ever feeling showy. Beyond its intended use for cigars, the box also works beautifully as a keepsake or catchall for smaller personal items — cufflinks, watch straps, or loose change — making it a versatile object well beyond its original purpose.
Cedar-lined boxes of this kind have long been popular with collectors not only for their function but for the quality of craftsmanship behind them, and Hermes examples in particular are prized for the maison's consistent attention to material and proportion. Displayed on a desk, bar cart, or bookshelf, it brings a quiet elegance that never overstates its presence.
A fitting addition for the Hermes collector or anyone drawn to well-made mid-century objects with genuine versatility.
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